Dictionary of Indian Biography/Cotton, Joseph
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COTTON, JOSEPH (1745–1825)
Son of Dr. Nathaniel Cotton : born March 7, 1745 : entered the Royal Navy in 1760, which he left for the E.I. Co.'s marine service : commanded an East Indiaman in two voyages : made his fortune and retired : was Deputy Master of the Trinity House for 20 years, and Director of the E. I. Co. from 1795 to 1823, and of the E.I. Docks Company : died Jan. 26, 1825.